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July project = “Wrap them up” The doggies need blankets!!!! We got a special request from a special Place. The http://www.dogsforthedeaf.org/our_dogs.php has requested Doggie blankets and help in general. There is an overflow of strays right now and these guys place them free of charge with recipients nationwide and in Canada. Your contribution to this project could make a HUGE impact in us helping them rescue unwanted dogs and train them to help others. With your generosity, you are doing so much more than just helping a stray, you are making an investment in developing an extraordinary life-long, human-animal partnership and team. So here’s the deal: To whom ever wants to get involved……. You can make this blanket from old clothes you were going to donate, Or destash your fabric (come on you know you need to), you may knit crotchet, fabric paint (non-toxic),fabric markers, quilt it, whatever your talent may be. It can be any size, as they help all sizes, you may send how ever many you want. I would really like to make an impact… please don’t be shy jump right in with a big OL’ “Can do” Please be sure to give it your autograph and include your shop name and addy Somewhere on the blanket promote the Etsy for Animals teams as These doggies might get to take these blankies home with them. Doggie sweaters are also needed sizes small-medium. Those who don’t want to do Blankets can do Toys: Doggie toys are also on the list and are used for the enrichment, enhancement, and motivation of the dogs in training, including but not limited to dog toys and treats, agility equipment, and outdoor play equipment. Same deal include your name, shop name, and etsy addy Those who simply want to donate something to their store to help them to Raise funds can do that as well…. Again make sure you include your shop Name, your name, and your shop addy…send business cards as well with the Items you are sending in. The lady whom we are working with is Pam Slater: you may see her Postings from time to time in my blog or on Etsy (I’m gonna get her hooked) She is the Development Director so please address all items like this : Attn: Pam Slater Dogs for the Deaf 10175 Wheeler Road Central Point, OR 97502 From: Etsy For Animals Your Name/Shop name Your return address Please keep us all informed in this thread about what you are doing, or mailing, Please take pictures and let us know so we can pat you on the back and put you On a list of special people. I thank you all so much for your help in advance, I know you all will reach out Judging by how our last round robin project went. Fantastico!!!!!!Who knows what’s happening for August?????????

EFA Quilt Project continues

Round Robin for EFA TEAM!!! This quilt will be very special, because everyone will have had a hand in it. Each member who chooses to get involved will have 4 weeks to complete one 12” + 2”border quilt block. This quilt’s them is “EFA” so each Block will be fashioned that way…the letters E F A doesn’t matter how you do it, be as creative as you would like on your 12” block but please keep the borders clear for adjoining to the next block. This quilt’s color scheme is “Bold” so please think “Bold” when choosing fabrics from your stash to use. I’ll say it again, it’s your block, get as creative as you would like as long as the Letters “EFA” appear within your 12” On the bottom of your side of your block, in the border area, only the top inch portion, please include your name, and your Etsy Shop address. Again, get creative, you can use iron-on lettering, beads, embroidery, appliqué, fabric paint, whatever you choose to use please make sure it will hold up with the many years of love this quilt will bring to the person who purchases it. On the back side of the block please include the charity you choose to support through your shop and your Etsy store address . Please be sure to stay off the border section on the back side. When your block is mailed it must be completed, it must be quilted and squared and ready to be assembled into the quilt. (P.S. if you don’t know how or don’t like to quilt you may be able to network a friend within the group to help you, teach you, or maybe complete that portion for you) All blocks will be mailed back to Dogonwear>>>AKA Gena, then it will be assembled into the final quilt and be posted in the blog for all of us to see. Also it is up to each individual to take photos of their block for the blog… A special page will be erected (as soon as I fined help with it…LOL)for the quilt blocks to be shown as they are completed. It should be lots of fun to see them show up on line and then see your block combined into the quilt. The Quilt will be sold to generate $ for promotional items for the EFA team. Of course with a hefty price due to all of our famous signatures as prized #1, fabulously creative world-renound Artist. Please represent your talents, draw, and paint, sew, express yourself but please make sure it is permanent. Depending on the amount of Blocks we receive will determine the final size of the quilt or # of quilts! 12” Block means it should be 12” in length and width, making a perfect square. Then add a 2” border all the way around Add batting and a backing… please leave enough batting to run to the edges on all sides border ( so cut the batting at 14”) Do not quilt the Border! Just add your name and shop addy in the bottom top inch portion (this means you have a 12”x1” Space to use. Be sure to leave the bottom inch loose for adjoining to the next block. These Blocks are special – you may want to get a tracking number I will send each of you a convo in Etsy to let you know it has been received Please send your questions to Dogonwear through Etsy. Convo me when ready to mail for the address